Am i too old to go to University?

Question

Am i too old to go to University?
I am years of age and really would like to add to my education but am really scared i will be considered an old fart by the other students what opinions do you have and has anyone done just this and fitted in? Bearing in mind i am not hip and trendy just a normal mum.

Answer

Firstly well done you for wanting to do this! A lot of people would write off going to university altogether.brbrLots of people go to university at a mature age I know a fiftysomething whos planning to get a law degree. There is nothing to be ashamed about. So the others might be younger, but youre wiser and have more life experience.brbrBesides, the important thing about uni is getting the education dont worry about the other students. Even if some of them are awful to you, you didnt go to univeristy to make friends with them, did you? Just focus on the course instead of the younger students and how they make you feel. Mind you, a lot of young people get on brilliantly with older people you might even make a lot of friends wholl see you as a mumtype and a comfort. Everyone else there will have insecurities as well. I am an eighteenyearold student and sometimes I like to talk to people very much older than me, because I know theyll have good advice and kindness for me, as well as having stories and experience about things nobody my age has gotten to experience yet.brbrI guess it comes down to do you really want this? Then do it. Life is too short to put off the things you want to do. Be brave and take the leap! Youll be glad you did. Think about how wonderful its going to be when you graduate!